Latest Episodes
December 10, 2025
Episode 083 - Jane Austen at 250: The Life, the Legend, the Lasting Obsession
Highlights of this episode include celebrating the wit, insight, and quiet boldness of Jane Austen — the clergyman’s daughter who transformed English literature. We’ll...
00:39:59
December 03, 2025
Episode 082 - Still Tapping at 100: The Joyful Genius of Dick Van Dyke
Highlights of this episode include celebrating the wit, warmth, and unstoppable energy of Dick Van Dyke — the song-and-dance man who’s been making us...
00:45:51
November 29, 2025
Episode 081 - The Chemistry of Cozy: Why We Crave Comfort
In this episode, we explore the chemistry behind cozy and why we humans crave comfort. From fuzzy socks to binge-worthy shows, our brains are...
00:43:48
November 19, 2025
Episode 080 - The Silk Road: Where the World First Went Viral
In today’s episode, we’re traveling back to the crossroads of civilization - the Silk Road - where gold, gods, and gossip all traded hands....
00:41:53
November 12, 2025
Podcast Episode 079 - From Barn Dance to Big Time: The Opry at 100
Highlights of this episode include tracing the toe-tapping, banjo-strumming journey of how the Grand Ole Opry became the beating heart of American country music....
00:37:48
November 05, 2025
Podcast Episode 78 - Show Me the Money: The Art of Negotiating a Raise
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the gloriously awkward art of asking for a raise - because sometimes “working hard” isn’t the same as...
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